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Guide to cabernet franc in south america on cabernet franc day, december 4

The ultimate guide to Cabernet Franc wines in South America

by Amanda Barnes December 2, 2022

As we celebrate Cabernet Franc Day this 4th December, we wanted to bring you the ultimate guide to Cabernet Franc in South America. Cabernet Franc has boomed in recent years to become one of the emerging stars and best red wines in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Find out what makes Cabernet Franc wines from South America unique and worth hunting down…

The ultimate guide to Cabernet Franc in South America

Key descriptors

Deep purple colour. Aromas of red fruit, flowers & wild herbs. Dry, refreshing (medium +) acidity and fine, peppery (medium) tannins with a medium to full body.

Winemaking styles

There are only limited plantings of Cabernet Franc and it’s one of the hottest grape varieties at the moment, so winemaking is typically focused on making premium wines. Hand-harvesting, moderate maceration periods (2-3 weeks), fermented in stainless steel, concrete or barrel, and usually aged for <12 months in neutral oak, finishing with a moderate level of alcohol (14%). Monovarietals and blends.

Guide to Chilean Cabernet Franc wines

Hectares planted: 1,692 hectares

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Video guide to the wine region of Aconcagua in Chile with Franscisco Baettig at Errazuriz and Mauro Von Siebenthal.

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Video guide to Aconcagua wine region in Chile

by Agustina Abal November 22, 2022

written by Agustina Abal

Aconcagua is one of Chile’s most historic northern wine regions, which spreads today from the Andes to the coast. It is a patchwork of different varieties and wine styles, with different microclimates and soil types. In this video compilation guide, we talk to the winemakers and wineries of Aconcagua to discover what makes it special.

Video guide to the terroir and the wines of Aconcagua Valley & Aconcagua Costa

With Errazuriz winemaker Francisco Baettig

Winemaker Francisco Baettig knows Aconcagua better than most. Amanda Barnes interviews him in the vineyards of Errazuriz, as they talk about the terroir differences and how they reflect in the wines.

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Grafting chenin blanc on old vines of Pais in Huerta de Maule in Chile with Christian Sepulvida, winemaker at Longavi

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Making Longaví Cementerio Chenin Blanc in Maule

by Agustina Abal September 6, 2022

written by Agustina Abal

Longaví Cementerio Chenin Blanc is one of the most exciting new ‘old vine’ wines to come out of Chile in recent years. Winemaker Christian Sepúlveda explains why they decided to graft Chenin Blanc onto 100-year-old vines of Pais in their vineyard in Huerta de Maule, steps away from the local cemetary.

In this interview, we ask why old vines of País can have a new lease of life with wines like Longaví Cementerio Chenin Blanc and talk about the general conditions of Maule for winemaking.

Longaví Cementerio Chenin Blanc: Grafted on old vines of Pais in Maule with winemaker Christian Sepúlveda

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Winemaker Gabriel Mustakis talks about the terroir in Cachapoal Andes

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Exploring Cachapoal Andes with winemaker Altair Gabriel Mustakis

by Amanda Barnes September 2, 2022

written by Amanda Barnes

Cachapoal Andes is the mountainous region of Cachapoal where the prized vineyards of Altaïr and Cabo de Hornos are located. Winemaker Gabriel Mustakis shares his insight into the terroir here, talking us through the climate, soils and growing conditions for his Cabernet Sauvignon and other red Bordeaux grape varieties.

We learn why Cachapoal Andes has helped to develop two of the most iconic wines of Chile within one vineyard, but with very different concepts.

Exploring Altair winery & Cachapoal Andes terroir with winemaker Gabriel Mustakis

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